Eating soy based foods may be a good way for older women to fight off osteoporosis and avoid broken bones. A new study found that post menopausal women who ate the most soy had a 37 percent lower risk of bone fractures than those who ate the least. Earlier research has shown soy protein can also help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. However, its also been shown to heighten the risk of breast cancer. For more information, click